Hi I’m Danielle who owns paws to pavement a very small dog walking business in stoke on trent. In 2020 I decided to leave my job for my dream in working with animals, before I knew it after delivering leaflets and promoting my business I had my first meet and greet. Unfortunately 2 days later we were put into lockdown and it just wasn’t meant to be at that time due to no one needing a dog walker. Fast forward to when everything started to open back up I managed to very slowly get back to promoting my business and gaining clients. I now have a great little business which I’m very proud of, I become so busy that my sister also left her long term job to join me on this crazy adventure with the dogs. It’s not just a case of dog walking there is so much more to it and it is certainly not a hobby as some people think it also doesn’t pay what people think either! It’s hard graft battling the elements in the winter. My dream is to set up a secure dog walking field so we can take the business to the next level. Why not get a business loan?? We do not earn enough (we don’t live a luxury life style) or have the guarantors to do this. We are looking to either buying or renting a field local to us. I am so dedicated to my business and I am just looking for the right help to help  us to reach the next steps. Any help would be greatly appreciated.